Tewkesbury Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tewkesbury’s crime profile in March 2023 revealed a combination of expected trends and unexpected anomalies. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents — 40.8% below the UK average — was driven primarily by violent crimes, which accounted for 38% of all incidents (176 cases). This figure, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 38% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the town’s character as a historic market town with limited nightlife and high-street retail activity compared to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour (15.6% of all crimes) and public order offences (10.6%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of March — a transitional period with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward — likely influenced patterns, as increased daylight hours and changing social rhythms may have affected both victim behaviour and offender opportunities. However, the most striking finding was the unexpected rise in 'Other crime', which was 33% above the UK average, a category that typically sees lower rates in rural or historic areas. This anomaly suggests a shift in the types of crimes being reported, linked to changes in policing focus, reporting habits, or unmonitored activities in the area’s more secluded or less frequented spaces.

March 2023 saw a marked shift in the crime mix, with 'Other crime' rising sharply to 33% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.1 per 1,000). This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, stood out as an anomaly compared to the usual trend of Tewkesbury’s rates being significantly below national figures. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary declined, with shoplifting at 18% below the UK average and burglary at 39% below. The drop in vehicle crime (79% below the UK average) may partly explain the lower-than-expected rates for property-related offences, reflecting the town’s limited reliance on commuter parking or high-traffic commercial zones. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, likely contributed to changes in crime patterns — for example, increased foot traffic in the evenings could have deterred vehicle crime but influenced the rise in 'Other crime' as activity shifted to more informal or unmonitored spaces.

Tewkesbury’s crime rate in March 2023 remained 40.8% below the UK average (4.5 vs 7.6 per 1,000 residents), a consistent trend that has persisted across recent months. The daily crime count averaged 15 incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, underscoring the rarity of crime in this district. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when considered alongside Tewkesbury’s population of 101,949 — a figure that suggests most residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand. The low incidence of vehicle crime (79% below the UK average) and burglary (39% below) aligns with the town’s character as a largely rural and historic area with limited high-density urban zones. These statistics illustrate a community where crime is not only infrequent but also low in categories typically associated with urban centres, such as vehicle-related offences and residential burglary.